Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Senior leaders of the Forum for Democratic Change – FDC party in Acholi region have embraced a deal to patch up their differences and reconcile ahead of the 2021 general elections. Key among those who reunited included Christopher Acire, the former Gulu Municipality MP and …
Read More »Nine injured in fresh Bakonzo, Basongora clashes in Kasese
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least nine people were severely injured following land-related clashes between Basongora pastoralists and Bakonzo cultivators in Kabukero village, Karusandara sub-county in Kasese District on Sunday. The clashes started when a group of Bakonzo armed with spears and pangas attacked the Basongora pastoralists who were …
Read More »Lewandowski on his way to breaking Ronaldo’s record
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | The bag of Robert Lewandowski was packed in no time before the Pole boarded the plane heading for Portugal’s capital Lisbon this Sunday afternoon. A brief smile went over the face of the 31-year-old Bayern Munich striker as the Bavarians took off to attend the …
Read More »Eddy Kenzo probed for alleged quarantine breaches
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health is investigating claims that Ugandan musician Edrisa Musuuza also known as Eddy Kenzo has breached quarantine guidelines. Kenzo is among the 232 Ugandans and legal residents who arrived in the country from West Africa and Europe on July 25 and are currently …
Read More »Atletico Madrid announce two positives for COVID-19 on eve trip to Lisbon
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | Atletico Madrid confirmed on Sunday evening that two members due to travel to Lisbon on Monday for the quarterfinals of the Champions League had tested positive for coronavirus. The club did not confirm whether the positives are among its players or technical staff in an official …
Read More »Panic as four test positive for Covid19 in Sironko, Kween districts
Kween, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tension is high in Sironko district as after the test results of two people under quarantine returned positive for the novel corona virus disease. Paulo Wakoko, the Sironko District Health Officer, says one of the patient is a resident of Kikomo village Bumalimba parish in …
Read More »Barcelona always dangerous, says Lewandowski
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski emphasized that he is fully focused on the clash against FC Barcelona after the German champions trashed Chelsea 4-1 on Saturday to advance into the Champions League quarterfinals. The Pole led the Bavarians to a massive win after he scored …
Read More »Floods submerge UGX 800M fish handling facility
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Floods have submerged Kaiso fish handling Facility at Kaiso landing site on Lake Albert shores in Buseruka Sub County in Hoima district. Kaiso fish handling Facility was constructed by Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries in 2012 at the cost of Shillings 800million with …
Read More »Kazinda lands another victory in court of appeal
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Appellant Court has quashed the conviction of Geoffrey Kazinda, the former Principal Accountant in the Office of the Prime Minister-OPM for embezzlement and conspiracy to defraud government Shillings 316.8 million. The decision stems from an appeal filed by Kazinda, Shamim Masembe and Hussein Katumwa, …
Read More »Acholi cultural institution struggles to operate
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Acholi Cultural Institution alias Ker Kwaro Acholi-KKA is struggling to operate due to financial challenges. The institution oversees the operations and activities of 57 Sub Chiefdoms in Acholi. Rwot David Onen Acana II, the Acholi Paramount Chief disclosed that the institution requires over Shillings …
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